Senior Combat Systems Mission Analysts; Cleared

We are looking for two Senior Combat Systems Mission Analysts to support the SMWDC Tactical Analysis Cell. This position provides analytical and operational expertise across the Surface Warfare Enterprise to improve fleet lethality, tactical proficiency, and war fighting readiness.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with Navy combat systems, tactical watch standing, and mission analysis, and can translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for fleet operators, program offices, and command leadership.

• Logistics
  • Salary: $120,000 + a year
  • Security Clearance:
    Current Secret Security Clearance and TS//SCI eligible.
  • Location:
    
    Dahlgren, Virginia

• Provide data analytical and operational support for the Surface Warfare Enterprise.
• Review shipboard combat systems data, validate configurations, assess use of published TTPs, and provide actionable fleet feedback.
• Analyze technical data and solutions using specialized software tools.
• Coordinate with program offices and combat system developers to identify technical issues, assess operational impact, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Draft and review white papers, SOPs, OPORDERs, OPTASKs, and related operational documents.
• Establish timelines, analytic processes, and recurring event requirements for Dx/Dr during training and real-world events.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and performance metrics to measure watch stander proficiency, combat system accuracy, radar performance, and doctrine alignment.

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Current Security Clearance of SECRET and TS/SCI eligible.
• Qualified and experienced in a watch station with authority to employ the Aegis or SSDS Weapon System
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• Experience as one or more of the following:
  • Tactical Action Officer (TAO)
  • Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC)
  • Battle Watch Captain (BWC)
  • Combat Systems Coordinator (CSC)
  • BMD Watch Officer (BMDO)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI)
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative assessment methods to evaluate war fighting readiness, capability, and capacity.
• Experience in Navy Combat Systems development, rapid capability development, or post-weapons firing mission analysis of shipboard combat weapon systems.
• Bachelor of Science degree required; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Senior Combat Systems Mission Analyst, Surface Warfare Tactical Analyst, Naval Warfare Operations Analyst, Aegis / SSDS Tactical Assessment Specialist, Fleet Warfighting Readiness Lead, Weapons & Tactics Analytics Lead